- December 24, 2009 • 1:38 pm PST
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Cities suffering from de=industrialization and urban decay should consider planned abandonment. Abandoned buildings and blight negatively impact the economic health of our cities. Businesses are unlikely to offer services in these areas, resulting in high unemployment rates. Additionally, banks are unlikely to invest in such areas, which only aids the downward economic spiral. By condensing the population into a smaller geographic area, cities can decrease the "per unit" cost of providing services such as fire and law enforcement, sanitation, and education while at the same time increasing population density, which will attract increased investment.
.JPG)
